officialism


of·fi·cial·ism

O0039700 (ə-fĭsh′ə-lĭz′əm)n. Rigid adherence to official regulations, forms, and procedures.

officialism

(əˈfɪʃəlˌɪzəm) nstrict, often excessive adherence to and respect for official regulations

of•fi•cial•ism

(əˈfɪʃ əˌlɪz əm)

n. 1. excessive attention to official regulations and routines. 2. official methods or systems. 3. officials collectively. [1855–60]

officialism

1. any official regulations or procedures.
2. an excessive emphasis on official regulations or procedures.
3. officials in general or collectively.See also: Bureaucracy
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